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Who was your best teacher? I expect most of us can recall the names of at least a few favourites (and a few less favourites). Inspirational, authoritarian, sympathetic, exacting, fun – teachers, like everyone else we meet come in all forms. But many of the basic principles of schooling and student-teacher relationships have remained recognisable from generation to generation. That is all about change, and the latest innovations to education will not be driven by changing social attitudes, but disruptive technology and the needs of the future workplace. The more dynamic, technologically advanced workplace of 2025 will require a workforce that is collaborative, flexible and comfortable adapting to new skills and roles. Meta learning, or the art of self-teaching, will be an indispensable skill. As such the focus of education, and the role of teachers is changing. A ‘guide on the side’ not a ‘sage on the stage’ In its latest research into the impact of technology in key sectors, Epson asked 17 leading thinkers to describe educational norms in 2025. These hypotheses were then tested among leaders and employees with key sectors. Russel Stannard, Education Technologist and founder of www.teachertrainingvideos.com predicted that “there will be a skill shift in teaching, as teachers become more of a ‘guide on the side’ and not a…
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With the workplace of today evolving at a whirlwind pace, we’re confronted with the constant challenge of adapting to keep up. But in an era of rapid technological advancement, how do we prepare the workers of tomorrow for the future they will face? Technology plays an increasingly dominant role in how we work, but it also offers huge potential in how we learn, and in the classroom of the future personal motivation and soft skills will be critical to educational achievement, as well as a primary goal of the education system. The collaborative classroom of the future New research by Epson into the impact of key technologies on the education sector gathered the opinions of 17 leading thinkers on the topic, as well as testing their hypotheses with over 7,000 European business leaders and employees. Based on their collected perspective, the classroom of 2025 will benefit from applications of new technologies such as interactive projectors, augmented reality, and 3D printers. For example, our study shows 53 percent of respondents believe that AR will be widely used for practical experimentation in the future, offering increased safety and lower costs, as well as reducing the need for specialised experimental spaces. This shift is expected to change the relationship between teachers and students, with teachers taking on…
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Technology could deliver huge benefits to healthcare. Yet the European healthcare sector has decidedly mixed feelings when it comes to technological adoption. These are key findings from recent research by Epson, exploring how technology will impact the industry in the future. Primary among healthcare industry concerns comes the question of data security. High-profile network breaches have become common news fixtures of recent years. If we live in a world where we fear illegal access of data as simple as our name and address, how do we tackle misgivings when it comes to questions about critical private medical data? Tackling fear to deliver benefits On the surface, technological innovation seems a dream-come-true for healthcare. It offers to deliver improved patient care, increased patient monitoring and more positive surgical outcomes. But in a future of technological innovation, many still have questions about where responsibility for care may lie. Who is the owner of our data, and indeed the owner of our patient care? And ultimately who is responsible for an industry, already constrained by significant time pressures, managing to develop the skills to take advantage of new technology? Even faced with these challenges, the benefits of technology remain clear to many. Forty-seven percent of respondents in healthcare feel that a loss of data privacy is an…
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Are you ready for the robot doctor to see you? We may well be on the verge of a robotic revolution in healthcare. Technology is set to transform how healthcare is delivered, and robotics in particular have the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery in areas from surgery to direct patient-care. While healthcare transformation is rapidly becoming a technological possibility, with remote patient monitoring, 3D printing and advanced robotics set to revolutionise medicine, it is our societal mind-set that may require the greatest shift. So are we ready to adapt and accept technological innovation in an industry largely based on human interaction? Calling Doctor Robot According to research carried out by Epson into the workplace of tomorrow, the reality of being seen by a robot doctor is some way off, but significant progress has already taken place. Robotics and artificial intelligence will have a crucial role in the surgical theatre of tomorrow. Our research revealed that 46 percent of healthcare workers are aware of the possibility of, and agree that surgery and diagnosis with the aid of AI-enhanced robots will be revolutionary to the healthcare industry. A further 34 percent are also aware of and agree that treatment and caregiving conducted by robots with artificial intelligence will be revolutionary, freeing up resources for medical professionals…
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Technology is transforming the modern world, and there is perhaps nowhere that shift could be more profound than in healthcare. Advanced robotics, remote patient monitoring and 3D printing all offer revolutionary capabilities in the provision of medical care. But how do we reconcile technological transformation in an industry fundamentally based on human interaction? As part of Epson’s research into the workplace of tomorrow we interviewed European workers and industry experts to help us understand how technology will transform industry. Dr. Tobias Gantner, Healthcare Futurist, argues technology will deliver a significant impact on human interaction in healthcare. However, he believes it will do so by complementing and enabling it. Technology will provide support systems for physicians, enabling them to redistribute their time and allowing greater interaction with patients. Printing a healthy future Seventy-two percent of European medical professionals, surveyed by Epson agree that 3D printing, as well as organic and bio-printing, will reduce surgery waiting times, and a further 70 percent state they will increase surgery and treatment success. Further complementing this shift, printing of personalised prescription medicines has the capacity to dramatically improve treatment outcomes, according to 64 percent of respondents. Advanced printing offers a paradigm shift in healthcare, and one which is already realising results today. Overall, 63 percent of respondents think that…
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Consumer demands are changing and manufacturing will need to adapt. The modern landscape is one of fast-paced demand, where the gap between consumer desire and what they acquire lessens each day and where the thirst for personalisation is growing. In this wave of technological transformation, 3D printing offers a powerful tool for manufacturing. It is the forefront of a revolution that will lead to a future of smarter factories, shorter supply chains and localised response to demand. According to Epson research, this revolution won’t be limited to speed of supply. In fact, 65 percent of the European manufacturing workforce believes the quality of goods will improve as a result of new technologies. This is one of a number of significant findings from new Epson research into the expected impact of disruptive technologies on key sectors in Europe over the coming decade. This research was based on interviews with 17 high-level thought leaders, whose hypotheses were then tested against the perception of over 7,000 European business leaders and employees. Print on demand With 3D printing’s role in manufacturing becoming increasingly significant, we’re entering a landscape of hyper-local, hyper-personalised products. Manufacturing finds itself driven by a retail sector reacting to the emerging trend of ‘what you see is what you can print’ (WYSIWYP). Consumers can now…
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We live in a world of innovation. This is a world of advanced manufacturing, where 3D printers, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics are likely to be key features of the factory of the future. As ever, when large scale change is on the horizon, a public mood of trepidation has been reported. For example, in our own research, 57 percent of Europe’s workforce believe that technology will disrupt their industries over the next decade. However, despite this headline figure, further results suggest a much more positive attitude toward the expected benefits of the fourth industrial revolution than many might expect. So, what does Europe’s workforce predict for the future of manufacturing? To find out, Epson spoke to 17 thought leaders to establish a detailed impression of likely technological impacts on the manufacturing sector, and tested their predictions with over 7,000 European business leaders and employees. Manufacturing becomes local The rise of 3D printing means a growing ability to manufacture products locally, responding to demands for increased customisation. Surveyed experts, along with 74 percent of senior managers in Europe, think that rapid global change in manufacturing will deliver a boost to local economies and jobs. They predict that smarter, connected local factories will not only help to reduce the energy intensity of our…
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Industry is transforming, and at the heart of this change is connectivity. Globally the spending on the Industrial Internet of Things is expected to reach US$500 billion by 20201. In this increasingly connected world, cyber-security will have a huge role to play. Ensuring that security is implemented correctly will be a significant challenge for industry. The latest research by Epson into the impact of technology on key business sectors2, revealed that 67 percent of the European manufacturing workforce believe that cyber-security poses the greatest threat to the industry. That figure rises to 76 percent in management roles. Addressing the threat of cyber-attacks will require businesses to adapt. Changing perceptions It is a widely-held perception that many people fear future industrial transformation will result in the proliferation of technology and a reduction in jobs. That opinion was not significantly supported by our research, which shows just 47 percent of European workers believe that technology will disrupt their role in the future. It’s also no doubt that part of that disruption will come from the negative impact of cybercrime, rather than automated processes. A US-based study by Deloitte showed that cybercrime impacted more than 40 percent of manufacturing companies, with 38% of those affected suffering damages in excess of US$1 million3. Industry must find a way…
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The future of retail is getting personal. According to recent research by Epson exploring the workplace of tomorrow, by 2025 our retail landscape, both online and in-store, will be an ultra-personal environment. Retail Futurist, Howard Saunders, argues that big data will allow the shopping experience to be tailored and customised for individuals, and European retail workers seem equally positive. According to Epson’s research, which put the thoughts and predictions of industry experts to over 7,000 European business leaders and employees, 72 percent of those working in the retail sector believe they will be able to facilitate better experiences as a result new technology. Overall, 73 percent of survey respondents see personal devices as increasingly offering the link between customers and stores, with almost half accepting that big data will have a positive impact on the industry. So, what does this emerging personalised landscape mean for the future of retail? Evolving physical retail Alongside the data-driven digital revolution, the physical element of retail will need to evolve to keep pace. Over half of respondents in Epson’s research believe that a future without the high street is not plausible. This offers a significant hurdle for a sector beleaguered by the growing challenge of balancing the needs of physical space versus digital competition. European employees estimate that…
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Connectivity is changing the way we live. It is also changing the way we work. As a result, future generations will evolve to become experts at working in isolation, yet at the same time excel at collaboration through largely virtual means. This trend is set to fundamentally shift the working landscape for a huge number of European workers. As technology continues to advance, our classrooms and boardrooms will become increasingly technology centric, according to recent research carried out by Epson that included interviews with 17 leading experts and a survey of over 7,000 European workers. Educating the future Our education systems are moving towards an era in which creative collaboration and meta-learning will reign. According to 70 percent of the respondents, teachers will no longer be responsible solely for imparting knowledge, but will assume a more critical role of guiding students through the learning process. Sixty-four percent of respondents agree that application of information and analytical skills will be the focus in the education system of tomorrow. This future does not come without its pitfalls. Sixty-nine percent of respondents fear that an over reliance on accessing information via technology could lead to general knowledge diminishing. Similarly, 67 percent of respondents agreed that knowledge-retention would no longer be the goal of education, as information will…
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